The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

inwardly mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on

because this was the first time he

who initiated. She didn't

never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's

and her heart

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his

tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could

his eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled

that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will

his head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan

able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with

[No problem]

echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish

"Got it."

shut off after

Ryan took a pen from the

we should be able to meet our

to time. They were required

wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary

the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a

everyone in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn

we

dropped the pen on the table and reclined

stared at

sure

up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he

he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake

not think

felt his chest tighten

after all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from

every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only

again did he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It was from

whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet

couple of times as heavy silence fell

a deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't

rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to

'Calm down Ryan.'

his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his

[Okay.]

contained a single word. And one that took

from his seat

both of his hands on the desk

can't go on, I need

***

"We're here."

exited the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared in the

eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt

quite put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a pleasant

away at

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